5" Utility Knife - Elegant Series (B38L)
The blade that fills the gap between your paring knife and your chef. A 127mm (5") Damascus utility from the Elegant Series, ground to a fine 15° per-side edge for tomatoes, citrus, sandwiches, small proteins and stovetop trimming. Genuine 67-layer Damascus folded over a 10Cr15CoMoV core, set in a full-tang Linen Micarta handle.
$85.95
DESCRIPTION
The B38L Series 5" Utility Knife is your agile assistant in the kitchen. Perfectly sized for a variety of tasks, from slicing fruits and vegetables to trimming meats, this knife offers precision and control in every cut. The beautiful Damascus steel blade not only looks stunning but also provides exceptional sharpness and durability.
Damascus Beauty, Exceptional Performance
The B38L Series combines aesthetic appeal with high-performance functionality:
- 67-Layer Damascus Steel: The blade features a stunning Damascus pattern, created by folding layers of steel for enhanced strength and sharpness.
- 10Cr15CoMoV Core: Known as Chinese VG10 steel, this core provides excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Ergonomic Handle: The linen Micarta handle offers a comfortable and secure grip, even when wet, allowing for precise control and reduced fatigue.
Specifications:
- Blade Material: 67-Layer Damascus Steel with 10Cr15CoMoV Core
- Handle Material: Linen Micarta
- HRC: 60±2HRC
- Knife Type: Utility Knife
- Model: B38L-WY
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THE NERDY BITS
- Knife type: Utility knife
- Blade length: 127mm (5.0")
- Blade: 67 layers Damascus steel
- Core steel: 10Cr15CoMoV
- Cladding: 316L stainless steel (66 outer Damascus layers wrapping the core)
- Hardness: 60±2 HRC
- Edge angle: 15°±1 per side
- Heat treatment: Vacuum heat treatment and deep freeze
- Tang: Full tang
- Handle: Linen Micarta
- Series: Elegant Series
- Packaging: Gift box
- Warranty: Lifetime against manufacturing defects
Elegant Series
The in-between blade you reach for most
A chef's knife is too long for a tomato. A paring knife is too small for a chicken breast. The 5" utility lives between them, and it is the one that ends up in your hand for most quick jobs. 127mm of 67-layer Damascus, light in the hand, fine at the edge, dressed in the Elegant Series Linen Micarta handle.
In stock. Ships from Australia. Hand-wash only.
Why a utility knife
Built for the everyday cut, not the showpiece
This is the knife for the board you don't bother clearing. Slicing a sandwich, sectioning citrus, topping strawberries, trimming a small fillet, breaking down a shallot. The 5" length gives you more blade than a parer for control without the overhang of a chef's knife on a crowded bench. The fine 15° per-side edge means clean cuts through soft skins and delicate flesh.
- 127mm blade
- 15° per side
- Full tang
- Linen Micarta handle
The steel
67-layer Damascus over a 10Cr15CoMoV core
The cutting core is 10Cr15CoMoV, hardened to 60±2 HRC through vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for edge stability. Wrapping it are 66 outer layers of folded Damascus in 316L stainless, giving 67 layers total and the flowing grain pattern down the blade. Hardness here is tuned for a forgiving edge that takes a fine angle and resists corrosion, which suits a knife that handles acidic fruit and citrus daily.
Specification
The details.
Hand-wash only — not dishwasher safe.
In the hand
Full tang, Linen Micarta
The handle is Linen Micarta, a resin-set linen composite that grips when wet and shrugs off kitchen moisture. The blade runs full tang through the handle for balance and a solid, planted feel on the board. At a 5" working length the knife stays nimble for pinch-grip detail work without feeling toy-like.
The difference
Why this knife
Xinzuo 5" Utility (B38L)
- Genuine 67-layer Damascus over 10Cr15CoMoV core
- 60±2 HRC, vacuum heat-treated and deep-frozen
- Fine 15° per-side edge
- Full-tang Linen Micarta handle
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
Generic utility knife
- Single stamped stainless blade, no core
- Softer steel, dulls faster
- Thicker factory edge, more wedging
- Partial tang or moulded plastic handle
- Short or no warranty
In the box
Everything it comes with.
- 5" Utility Knife - Elegant Series (B38L)
- Gift box
Arrives ready to gift.
Elegant Series
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Elegant Series
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- Lifetime warranty
FAQs
What is a 5" utility knife best for?
The gap jobs between your paring and chef's knives, such as sandwiches, tomatoes, citrus, strawberries, small fillets and trimming. It gives more blade than a parer with more agility than a chef's knife.
Is this a real Damascus blade?
Yes. It is genuine 67-layer Damascus, with 66 outer folded layers in 316L stainless wrapping a 10Cr15CoMoV cutting core. The pattern is forged into the steel, not etched on.
How hard is the blade?
60±2 HRC. The core is hardened with vacuum heat treatment and a deep-freeze cycle for a stable edge that resists corrosion, which suits frequent work on acidic fruit.
What is the edge angle?
15°±1 per side, a fine edge that slices cleanly through soft skins and delicate flesh.
What is the handle made of?
Linen Micarta, a resin-set linen composite that grips well when wet and stands up to kitchen moisture. The blade is full tang for balance and a planted feel.
Do I need a utility knife if I already have a chef's knife and a parer?
It is the most-used blade for many cooks because most everyday cuts are small. The 5" length handles them faster than a chef's knife and with more reach than a parer.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
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